West Gardiner, ME Cost of Living


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West Gardiner cost of living score
88.6
Less expensive
11.4% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Maine average
West Gardiner, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% higher than the average for Maine.

West Gardiner, ME

Housing costs in West Gardiner?
A typical home costs $320,500, which is 5.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.0% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Gardiner costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford West Gardiner?
To live comfortably in West Gardiner, Maine, a minimum annual income of $61,560 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Gardiner?
The cost of living in West Gardiner, ME is relatively low compared to many other areas in the state. The median home value is around $175,000, which is much lower than the national average of $200,000. The median household income is over $62,000 per year and the local unemployment rate is below 5%, making it a great place to live and work. Groceries, taxes, and housing expenses are generally cheaper than other parts of Maine as well. All in all, West Gardiner provides an affordable lifestyle while still offering residents plenty of opportunities for entertainment and recreation.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest GardinerMaineUnited States
  88.697.0100.0
  105107.1100
  93.896.5100.0
  97.7103.4100.0
  $320,500$334,000$338,100
  105.5%103.6%100.0%
  78.979.2100.0
  90.592.2100.0

   100=National Average

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